Advocate MD- South Clinic
Basic Information
Description
Advocate MD- South Clinic brings the Direct Primary Care model to the Fitchburg community, eliminating insurance middle‑men so patients can receive personalized, unhurried care. With a team of family physicians who share a commitment to transparency and accessibility, the practice offers a membership‑based relationship that feels more like a partnership than a traditional visit. Their model emphasizes direct physician access via phone, email, and in‑person visits, allowing patients to build long‑term relationships with the doctors who truly know their health history.
The clinic’s philosophy centers on high‑quality, comprehensive care that is both affordable and convenient. Members enjoy unlimited office visits, same‑day urgent appointments, and unlimited telemedicine visits—all included in a simple monthly fee. In‑office services include chronic disease management, preventive screenings, minor procedures, and a full pharmacy stocked with discounted medications. They also provide discounted labs and imaging through partnerships with local facilities, ensuring patients receive the tests they need without surprise costs.
Beyond the office, Advocate MD offers home visits for patients within a 30‑minute radius of Madison for an additional modest fee, reinforcing their commitment to accessibility. With a focus on preventive health, chronic condition oversight, and rapid response to acute issues, the practice strives to keep patients healthy, informed, and empowered in their own care.
Practice Information
Practice Details
-
Practice Model Pure DPC
-
Virtual Care Available
-
New Patients Accepting
-
Home Visits Available
-
In-Person Visits Flexible options
Specialty
Family Medicine
Services Offered
- Chronic disease management
- Acute/urgent care
- Preventive care
- Radiology
- Pharmacy services
- Laboratory tests
- Telemedicine visits
- Unlimited office visits
- Unlimited telephone consults
- Unlimited email communication
- Minor procedures
Pricing
$66.00/month
One-time enrollment $99; family enrollment $222; $33/mo for 2+ members
Links
Providers (8)
Nicole Hemkes
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Experience: 15+ years
Medical School: University of South Florida
Dr. Nicole Hemkes is a board‑certified family medicine physician with more than 15 years of clinical experience. She earned a BS in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the …
View Profile →Adam Balin
Specialty: Family Medicine
Experience: 20+ years
Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia
Dr. Adam Balin was born in Chicago, IL, and grew up in the suburbs before moving to Grand Isle, Nebraska for high school. He earned his undergraduate degree at Harvard …
View Profile →Michael Aughey
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: American Board of Family Medicine
Experience: 20+ years
Medical School: University of Wisconsin Madison Medical School
Dr. Michael Aughey was born and raised in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. He attended UW Stevens Point for his undergraduate degree, graduating with a BS in Chemistry. After working a few …
View Profile →Karen Shulman
Specialty: Family Medicine
Experience: 20+ years
Medical School: Western University in London, Ontario
Dr. Karen Shulman was born in upstate New York but raised in Southern Ontario. She attended the University of Waterloo, studying Kinesiology, and then went on to Medical School at …
View Profile →Christina Quale
Specialty: Family Medicine
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Dr. Christina Quale was born and raised in Stoughton, WI. She attended Stoughton High School, then the University of Wisconsin‑Madison for her undergraduate studies. She earned her medical degree at …
View Profile →Gina DeGiovanni
Degree: M.D.
Specialty: Family Medicine
Medical School: University of Chicago
NPI: 1861644940
Dr. Gina DeGiovanni was born and raised in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, in a medical household—her father a surgeon and her mother a nurse. She attended the University of Chicago …
View Profile →Jennifer Philbin
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Specialty: Family Medicine
Medical School: University of Illinois- Chicago
NPI: 1528084209
Dr. Jennifer Philbin was born and raised in Madison, WI. She received her Undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Then she went onto Medical school at the …
View Profile →Advocate MD- South Clinic - Main Location
3220 Syene Rd,
Madison, WI 53713
No reviews found for this entity yet.